Add 60/36 and 2/54
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 2/54
60/36 + 2/54 is 46/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Add the two like fractions:
180/108 + 4/108 = 180 + 4/108 = 184/108 - 184/108 simplified gives 46/27
- So, 60/36 + 2/54 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27
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